What is ICOM?
ICOM, the International Council of Museum, is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that maintains formal relations with UNESCO. It has a consultative status to the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council. ICOM was created in 1946 and has around 21.000 members in 140 countries. The membership participates in the activities of 113 National Committees and 30 International Committees. Some National Committees have also organised on a regional level to reinforce their action. ICOM is affiliated with 13 international associations. ICOM is a non-profit making organisation whose funds come mainly from membership subscriptions. It receives support from UNESCO’s programme activity for museums and from public and private funds. Based in Paris, France, the ICOM headquarters maintains a Secretariat incorporating the UNESCO-ICOM Information Centre. If you are a museum professional and wish to become a member of ICOM, please contact the “Membership Service”:mailto:secretariat@icom.org A wide var
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